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Why Visit Richmond, Virginia?

Richmond, VA, once part of the original British colonies, is packed with historical landmarks that played a huge role in the American Revolutionary War and Civil War. The capital city of Virginia State has since become one of the most diverse cities in the U.S., boasting a booming arts, restaurant, and craft beer scene.

Fun Fact: Richmond, VA is home to more than 30 craft breweries and distilleries, and the city was where canned beer was made commercially available for the first time.

The Best Time to Visit Richmond, Virginia

Richmond, VA experiences a humid subtropical climate, with 4 distinct seasons. Summers are hot and humid. The hottest months fall between June and August, with highs averaging above 90°F. Winters are cold, with snowfall up to 8 times a month. The coldest months fall between December and February, with lows averaging at 30°F.

Hotels in Richmond, VA are most expensive between May and July. The cheapest time to visit Richmond, VA is in November during low season.

Getting Around Richmond, Virginia

Richmond International Airport (RIC), 7 miles southeast of downtown Richmond, serves the city. The most convenient way of getting to downtown Richmond from Richmond International Airport (RIC) is by taxi. The taxi stand is located in the center section of the lower level curbside. The journey takes between 14–18 minutes and fares cost between US$30–US$40.

The cheapest way of leaving Richmond International Airport (RIC) to get to downtown Richmond is by public bus. The Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) provides public bus services to and from Richmond International Airport (RIC) via routes 7A and 7B. Buses arrive every 60 minutes from 05:00–22:30, Mondays–Fridays, 07:00–23:00 on Saturdays, and 10:00–22:00 on Sundays. Single rides cost US$1.50.

Getting around Richmond is extremely accessible with the GRTC bus service. One ride passes cost US$1.50 per ride, and one day passes cost US$3.50. Bus fare passes may be purchased on board or from Ticket Vending Machines.

Things to Do in Richmond, Virginia

Explore Richmond's rich collection of museums in Museum District. Virginia Historical Society, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design, Science Museum of Virginia, and the Children’s Museum of Richmond are all located in walking distance from each other.

Hop on the Richmond Beer Trail. Scott's Addition Historic District, just north of Museum district, conveniently houses 10 of Richmond's craft beer breweries. Visit 5 craft breweries, get your beer trail map stamped, and get free Richmond Beer merchandise.

Just east of downtown sits the Poe Museum, established in 1906, when literary enthusiasts created the state's first monument to the writer, Edgar Allen Poe. The museum is now situated in the city's oldest residential building, built in the 1740's. Richmond, VA was once home to the literary legend, and the museum contains exhibits focusing on different aspects of the author's life and legacy.